Gear
Should You Bring a Sun Umbrella on the Appalachian Trail?
They’re a little quirky, a little unconventional, but hiking umbrellas have become a popular backpacking accessory in recent years. They’re especially handy on arid western trails, where hikers can
Do You Actually Need a Satellite Messenger on the Appalachian Trail?
Do you actually need a satellite messenger on the Appalachian Trail? Well, no, not strictly speaking — but many hikers bring one anyway, and here’s why. Although satellite messengers are...
Appalachian Trail Gear Regrets: 8 Things I Would Do Differently and 4 I Wouldn’t Change
Once I had decided to embark on my first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2021, I dove headfirst into all things trail in the months leading up to my...
2026 AT Thru-Hikers Share Their Favorite Gear So Far
Appalachian Trail Days, the annual festival in Damascus, Virginia, brings together a large gathering of the current class of AT thru-hikers into one boisterous, smelly bubble. Damascus sits
Andrew Skurka on Mastering Ultralight Tents & Shelters
The below is a transcription. Minor edits have been made for clarity and readability, while preserving the original message and intent. This video is part of a new series on The...
Packing for my fears: The Electronics I will be bringing on the CDT
The Electronics I will be bringing on the Continental Divide Trail are: Garmin InReach Mini 2 iPhone 13 2 x 10000mAh Veektomx powerbank 1 x 10000mAh Nitecore powerbank Rolling Square
My Ultralight Gear Journey
On the Appalachian Trail I finally achieved the sub 10lb base weight of my dreams with a tiny little Pa’lante pack. Every time someone would mention how small my pack...
Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
This installment of the 2024 Appalachian Trail survey covers shelters of all kinds. We’ll discuss the types of shelters used, the type and size chosen based on hiking companions, and...
The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review
Over the last few years of backpacking across the USA and Canada I’ve really managed to dial in my gear. I’ve tested out all sorts of different equipment, looking for...
Calendar Year Triple Crown Gear List
In the next few days I will be embarking on my biggest adventure yet! Attempting to complete the “border to border” calendar year triple crown. Walking from key west to...
